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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following is the incorrect statement about carbonyl compounds?
A
Aldol condensation of acetaldehyde gives 
B
Aromatic aldehyde and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction.
C
Protonation of a carbonyl compound decreases electrophilic nature and, thus nucleophilic attack is retarded.
D
is used to reduce 
and 
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Due to protonation, electrophilic nature of carbonyl carbon is increased, hence nucleophilic attack is increased.
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